ER Registered Nurse
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER)

Location: Utica, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work in a brand new, state-of-the-art Emergency Department (ED) facility.
• Must be willing to float to other units as needed.
• Patient ratios may vary, with potential for 1:5 or higher during surge periods.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York.
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Certification)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• Completion of Harassment Prevention Training.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Emergency Contact Form prior to start.
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year residence/work/school history
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG annual checks
  • Education verification
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Fit mask test within 1 year and updated annually (specific mask types required).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with specific documentation requirements).
• Immunization or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season.
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination.
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start date.
• Completion of facility-specific online learning modules prior to first shift.
• Signed facility-specific job description and welcome packet acknowledgment.
• Photo for badge (professional headshot, plain background, no head coverings).

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% or Angoff score).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for ER staff; expires every 3 years).
• Color blindness test prior to start.
• Annual skills checklist.

References

• 2 professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 3 years).
• 1 professional reference required for per diem non-acute care roles.

Additional Notes

• Locals are accepted for this position.
• Due to high patient volume, expect fluctuating patient ratios.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.